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Nicolaas H. Gootjes

The Spirit in Bezalel

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

Do artistic gifts in general derive from the Holy Spirit? This article discusses this question through the lens of Exodus 31:3 and its mention of Bezalel and Oholiab, as well as through commentary from especially John Calvin. The author makes a specific application to liturgics, where the relationship between church and art calls for our attention.

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Christ's Obedience and Covenant Obedience

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This article discusses the active obedience of Christ, as a vital part of his work of salvation. It first investigates the confessional development of this doctrine, then considers the scriptural basis for the doctrine, and finally discusses the question whether this doctrine is compatible with an emphasis on believers' covenant obedience.

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Farming According to General Revelation: The Meaning of Isaiah 28:22-29

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In more recent discussions on faith and science, Isaiah 28:22-29 has played a role, in that the instruction God gives to the farmer is understood as general revelation. This article explores the meaning of the passage, and concludes that it ought to be read in a literal sense.

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Drugs

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What does the Bible say about drugs? This article considers the question, along with looking at different kind of drugs: stimulants, depressants, opiates, hallucinogens, solvents, and inhalants, and also marijuana.

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Genesis 2:10-14 – Some Thoughts on the Rivers of Paradise

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This article on Genesis 2:10-14 is about the rivers that were found in the garden of Eden.

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Luke 1:35 – Christ's Birth from the Virgin

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This article on Luke 1:35 is about the virgin birth of Jesus Christ and the divinity of Jesus Christ.

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Rethinking Redemptive-Historical Interpretation

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This article is about the interpretation of historical texts, as well as the application and preaching of historical texts. The author stresses the unity of redemptive history. Genesis 4, 1 Kings 19:4, Daniel 1:8-16, and Esther 4:15-17 are also discussed.

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Can God Be Angry?

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This article is about the wrath of God and the anger of God. The relation of wrath and punishment is also discussed, as well as the affections of God.

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The Virgin Birth Stumbling Block for Feminist Theology

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This article is about the virgin birth and the incarnation of Jesus Christ and how feminist theology sees salvation.

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Thanksgiving Is First

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This article is about the special place thanksgiving has in the life of a Christian. We have to praise God for everything he provides.

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Preaching about the Prayer

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This article is about Catechism preaching, specifically about preaching on Lord's Days 46-52.

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Luke 1:35 - Christ's Birth from the Virgin

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This article is about the virgin birth of Christ. The author focuses on Luke 1:35, and the divinity of Jesus Christ.

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The Virgin Birth – By Grace Alone

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This article is about the virgin birth of Christ. It also looks at how the Roman Catholic Church views Mary. In the end, as the article says, salvation is by grace alone.

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Is Creation the Same as Providence?

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This article discusses the relationship between creation and providence. Also discussed are evolution and Genesis 1.

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The Importance of the Virgin Birth

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Is it a serious issue that the virgin birth is only mentioned explicitly in two of the four Gospels? This article considers why this great miracle is not mentioned by Mark and John, or for that matter by the apostle Paul.

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The Meaning of the Lord's Supper

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This is an extensive article on the Lord's Supper.

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What Does God Reveal in the Grand Canyon?

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This article is about science and the general revelation of God in creation. Belgic Confession, Article 2 is discussed. Other things discussed in this article is the relation of faith and science, and of general revelation as revelation of God.

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How Much Did Jesus Christ Know?

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This article is about the human nature of Jesus Christ, and the comprehensive knowledge Jesus had about his task and the future of this world. But there were also things that he had to learn and did not know. This article looks at the question: How much did Jesus Christ know?

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God Is Awesome

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What does it mean that God is awesome? This article, a New Year's meditation, weighs in.

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The Mystery of the Virgin Birth

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This article is about the supernatural aspect of the virgin birth, and the incarnation of Jesus Christ as a mystery.

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The Lord’s Supper and the Mass The Meaning of the Lord’s Supper has been Disputed

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This article is about Lord's Day 29 of the Heidelberg Catechism. It looks at how the Roman Catholics view the mass (also today), and if we can still hold on to what the confession says about the mass.

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Intercession by the Saints?

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This article is about the Roman Catholic belief in the intercession of the saints and the intercessory work of Jesus Christ.

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Original Sin and Feminism

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This article is about original sin and the objections that feminism has against this doctrine.

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Membership: Serving God and One Another

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This article is about church membership and what it means: participation in the worship of God and helping one another with the gifts God gave his church.

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Who Suffered?

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Can God the Father also suffer? This article is about the relation of the Father to Jesus Christ's suffering.

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A Personal Relationship with Jesus

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This article is about our personal relationship with Jesus Christ: personal knowledge and this relationship with Jesus, and doctrine and our relationship with Jesus.

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Intercession

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This article is about intercession and intercessory prayers.

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Immanuel and the Virgin Birth

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This article is about Isaiah 7:17 and Matthew 1:23, and the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. The author also looks at the meaning of 'Immanuel'.

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Pressures on Preaching

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This article is about the foolishness of preaching and the message of preaching.

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Confessing the Virgin Birth

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This article is about the virgin birth of Jesus Christ in the early creeds and confessions.

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PG

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This article is about parental guidance and our use of the television.

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Christians and Art

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This article is about the Holy Spirit and art, creation and art, and appreciating art.

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Matthew 5:43-48 - “Perfect” Christians

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In this article on Matthew 5:43-48 the author discusses perfectionism.

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The Christian Mind in the Church

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In this article on the Christian mind, the author discusses the place of the mind in Christianity. He also discusses entertainment and visual formats, and the importance of Christian thinking for the church.

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W.W.J.D.

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This article is about the armbands with the words "What would Jesus do?". This article focuses on the imitation of Christ and following Christ, and the life of Jesus Christ as our obedience.

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Matthew 1:18-25 - Joseph and the Virgin Birth

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This article on Matthew 1:18-25 is about the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.

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The Promises at Baptism

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This article is about infant baptism and the work of the Holy Spirit. Infant regeneration, the promises of God at baptism, and specifically the promise of the Spirit at baptism is discussed in this article.

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Catechism Preaching

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In this article on Catechism preaching, the character of the confessions, preaching the whole counsel of God, and preaching doctrine is also discussed.

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